Beta Chapter 53: Rose

Chapter 53: Rose

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

The next morning, when Luo Songran woke up, the first thing he did was check his phone to see if Duan Yizhou had replied. When he found no response, tears welled up in his eyes.

“Sob… How heartless of Duan Yizhou. He really ignored me.”

Lying in bed, he held his phone and scrolled through his previous conversations with Duan Yizhou. Duan Yizhou had always been the one talking more, sharing every detail, every affectionate gesture, and every bit of his love for him. And him? He hadn’t cherished it when he had it; now that he lost it, he realized its value.

Holding the phone to his chest, tears began to stream down his face. He couldn’t muster the motivation to do anything. “… Sob, I know I was wrong.”

This feeling was too agonizing. How had Duan Yizhou endured it before? The more he thought about it, the more he realized how terrible he had been. Why did Duan Yizhou even like him? No! He shouldn’t doubt Duan Yizhou’s love! Sob…

He cried alone in bed for a long time, until his stomach hurt from crying. Finally, he got up slowly, intending to find Duan Yizhou immediately. He couldn’t take it anymore; he had to go back and beg Duan Yizhou for forgiveness, with a big hug that lasted longer than usual, clinging to Duan Yizhou without letting go!

When he finished washing up and was about to head out, his phone suddenly vibrated. He looked down and saw a message from Duan Yizhou’s assistant Jiang Yi, with the same content as the previous one, informing him of Duan Yizhou’s itinerary, [“Young Master Yu, President Duan and I are going on a business trip to Country M this afternoon for three days. President Duan asked me to remind you not to suddenly appear there because he’s worried about your health discomfort due to the long journey.”]

Luo Songran stared at the message, a slight smile appearing on his lips. Wasn’t this equivalent to Duan Yizhou caring for him? But as he smiled, his brows furrowed again, feeling a twinge of sadness because he missed Duan Yizhou.

In fact, the content was basically the same as what Jiang Yi had sent him before. Every time Duan Yizhou went on a business trip, he would have Jiang Yi remind him again, warning him not to suddenly fly over to find him. Normally, he didn’t have any feelings about such messages, even felt it was great! If Duan Yizhou was away on a trip, he could go out and have fun! But today, he suddenly felt reluctant. He didn’t want Duan Yizhou to go on a trip; he wanted to go see Duan Yizhou.

But if he went now, Duan Yizhou would definitely be angry. So, he obediently waited for Duan Yizhou to come back. With these thoughts in mind, he lay back on the bed distractedly, took out his phone, and scrolled through his chat with Duan Yizhou, repeatedly listening to the voice messages Duan Yizhou had sent him before, all of which he listened to before finally switching to his alarm.

His alarm was a recording Duan Yizhou made for him, repeatedly urging him to wake up. As he listened, tears welled up again. Ah, he missed Duan Yizhou so much!!!!

In the CEO’s office of Galaxy Group—

“Have you seen the news about Duan Yizhou yesterday? Did he go abroad?” Yan Nanchen sat on the sofa signing documents, and at the same time, glanced at his little cousin Luo Songran lying on the chair in front of the desk, his face covered with a book about pheromones, seemingly asleep.

“I did.” A gloomy voice came from beneath the book.

Yan Nanchen chuckled softly, “What did I say last time? Duan Yizhou is not as simple as you imagine. His shrewdness definitely matches his current position. It’s not easy for you to be with him. He didn’t even have a public ceremony for you. Is my little brother that unsightly? How many people would want to marry the young master of Galaxy Group?”

Don’t think he didn’t notice when he deliberately stalled the patent authorization deadline. It was too obvious. He just didn’t know why Duan Yizhou harbored such hostility towards him, but he was very worried that Luo Songran would be hurt by him.

“RanRan, I advise you to be careful with him.”

“He’s not that scheming.” Luo Songran removed the book covering his face and looked at Yan Nanchen with some annoyance, “Stop trying to sow discord all the time. He doesn’t go public with me because I don’t want my dad to know. Do you think he doesn’t want to go public with me? He’d love for the whole world to know we’re together.”

“Then why did he attend the party with this Omega? Just a simple female companion? Couldn’t you have gone?”

Thinking of the entertainment news he saw in the morning, Duan Yizhou’s presence in the industry was indeed remarkable, especially after inheriting Neptune Technology Group, attracting a lot of attention. Who wouldn’t like such a mature and charming alpha at the prime of his life? Surely many people were eager to get close to him.

This time, when Duan Yizhou went on a business trip to Country M and was photographed attending a party, the Omega companion walking beside Duan Yizhou, he had seen her before. She was the omega partner Duan Yizhou mentioned they had met briefly at the restaurant, so he trusted Duan Yizhou. A partner was just a partner. But seeing them together like that still made him feel quite upset.

“I trust him.” Luo Songran occupied his older cousin’s chair, then lay back on it with a sulky expression.

Yan Nanchen detected a hint of anger in his little cousin’s tone and raised an eyebrow slightly, “You’re quite protective. What if he likes this Omega?”

“How could that be!” Luo Songran slammed his hand on the table, glaring at Yan Nanchen, “He only likes me!”

“So confident?”

“Of course!”

“Then why not bring him home to show Uncle?”

“…”

Luo Songran was suddenly at a loss for words. How could he dare to say anything? One was about marrying Duan Yizhou, and the other was about having Duan Yizhou’s child. Both matters sounded like he would be beaten up. Dating was easy, but his situation was rapidly escalating. And he hadn’t even won Duan Yizhou back yet.

“What are you afraid of? Afraid Uncles won’t agree?” Yan Nanchen rarely saw his younger cousin so hesitant, finding it somewhat novel. “That’s not like you.”

“Mind your own business,” Luo Songran muttered softly, lying back in his chair. “You’ve never been in a relationship, what do you understand?”

If it weren’t for none of his cousins being in a relationship, would he be so distressed and seek someone’s help? He didn’t have any close friends to talk to… except Duan Yizhou.

“Who says I’ve never been in a relationship?”

Luo Songran’s eyes widened in surprise as he looked at Yan Nanchen. He stood up abruptly. “Really? When did this happen?”

A faint smile played on Yan Nanchen’s lips as he looked up from the documents. “A month ago. Surprised?”

“Of course, I’m surprised! Who can handle your temper?” Luo Songran was totally absorbed in gossip mode, quickly approaching Yan Nanchen. “Who is it? Who? Who?”

As his cousin approached, Yan Nanchen’s gaze inadvertently flickered over his waist. He capped his pen and placed it on the document before reaching out to pat Luo Songran’s stomach, then looked up. “You’ve gained quite a bit of weight.”

Luo Songran, “…?!” He hurriedly sat back down. “No, I haven’t gained weight.”

His belly had indeed grown a lot recently. It had only been a little over two months, so why had it suddenly grown so much? It was quite noticeable compared to last month, to the extent that he couldn’t even fit into his jeans anymore!

Yan Nanchen didn’t pay much attention to this. “You should eat more. Boys shouldn’t be too skinny. With your height, you should weigh at least 65 kilograms to meet the standard.”

Luo Songran was speechless. He might already be that heavy, so what would he do if he got even fatter later? However, he quickly regained his composure. He was being led off topic by his cousin. “No, I’m talking about you now. Why are we talking about me?”

“Well, it’s the same for you. Someone can handle your temper, just like someone can handle mine.” Yan Nanchen stood up and walked back to his desk, placing the documents on the tabletop. “I don’t play games with feelings. If I like someone, I like them. If I don’t, I don’t.”

“But haven’t you ever been scared?” Luo Songran heard his cousin speak so openly.

Yan Nanchen paused, a barely perceptible change in his expression as he turned away from Luo Songran. He remained silent for a moment before saying, “Yes.”

“What do you do when you’re scared? Like, if you have a fight with the other person, how do you make up with them?” 

“I’ve never fought with him.”

“Let’s assume you did. Suppose one day you had a really serious fight, and he wanted to break up with you. What would you do?” Luo Songran walked over to Yan Nanchen’s side, leaning on the desk and looking at his cousin. He urgently needed a way to appease Duan Yizhou. Asking his cousin felt a bit desperate, but he had no choice. He couldn’t bear it anymore. It had been so many days without seeing Duan Yizhou, without holding him, without hearing his voice. Now he could only wait for Duan Yizhou to return home.

“Apologize sincerely, beg for forgiveness, over and over again. That’s all you can do,” Yan Nanchen said.

Luo Songran didn’t know what his cousin was thinking, but what he said was correct. Apart from that, he really had no other way to comfort Duan Yizhou. During this time, he had been so willful and unreasonable. Although he didn’t know why he had become like this, it was because Duan Yizhou was too doting on him. This was the consequence of taking his love for granted.

Suddenly, he noticed what looked like a tattoo on Yan Nanchen’s neck. He tiptoed and reached out to pull his brother’s shirt collar.

Yan Nanchen’s reaction was somewhat intense. He instinctively grabbed Luo Songran’s unruly hand, his face darkening with a furrowed brow. “What are you doing?”

“Why do you have a tattoo?” Luo Songran pointed to his own neck. “Did you get a tattoo here?”

The mention of tattoos seemed to make Yan Nanchen’s expression somewhat unnatural. He turned his face away, coughing lightly. “Got it with my partner.”

Luo Songran’s eyes widened in shock. He couldn’t believe his usually conservative cousin had done something so trendy. “He asked you to get a tattoo, and you did? Are you that obedient?”

Yan Nanchen thought of a certain persistent fellow. He hadn’t wanted to, but he couldn’t resist that kind of request. “If he wants it, then I’ll give it to him. We’re both alphas. If it can make him feel secure, then so be it.”

Luo Songran was inspired by his cousin’s words. Yes, security. Duan Yizhou gave him so much security, so he should also give Duan Yizhou the same sense of security.

A tattoo!

He could get a tattoo on his gland and engrave a rose belonging to Duan Yizhou, telling him that although he was just a beta, he would always belong to Duan Yizhou. From now on, Duan Yizhou’s kisses on his tattoo would be a mark.

“Thank you, cousin!” Luo Songran patted Yan Nanchen’s arm, finally smiling. “I have something to do, I have to go now. Let’s talk next time.”

As he prepared to leave, his arm was grabbed by his cousin. He turned his head in confusion, meeting Yan Nanchen’s deep gaze, “RanRan, I don’t want you to suffer because of Duan Yizhou. If you’re being mistreated by him or if he bullies you, you must tell me. I have ways to handle it.”

Luo Songran was stunned for two seconds. Was this still his cousin? Falling in love really could bring about significant changes in a person. Even his temper had improved.

“Duan Yizhou wouldn’t bully me.” It was actually him who had always bullied Duan Yizhou.

Yan Nanchen released his cousin’s arm, knowing that he wouldn’t tell him the truth. After all, this guy had never relied on him since childhood. Whatever he said would probably only be shared with his older brother and sister.

“But still, thank you, cousin.” Luo Songran smiled, shaking his hand before leaving hastily.

Yan Nanchen was still stunned by his words. Seeing him come and go in a hurry, after the office door closed, he fell silent for a few seconds, asking himself, “Have I really changed? Have I become gentler?”

He smiled and touched the jasmine tattoo on his neck.

Tattoo parlor—

“Can you get a tattoo while pregnant?”

“No, you can’t. Because the ink contains chemicals that can affect the baby. I suggest you don’t do it.”

Luo Songran looked at the tattoo design he had just drawn, a blooming rose with the letters DYZ hidden in the center. He felt a bit disappointed. He had planned to get this tattoo and then go back to find Duan Yizhou.

“But I can make it into a temporary tattoo for you.”

Luo Songran looked up at the tattoo artist, his eyes brightening slightly. “Can you?”

“Yes, that’s still possible.”

“Okay, then make me a temporary tattoo, enough for seven months.”

Luo Songran thought that after he comforted Duan Yizhou, he could paste the temporary tattoo every day. That way, Duan Yizhou could kiss his gland every day.

 

 

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